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Poughkeepsie, NY

WE OFFER 2 TYPES OF ROCK CLIMBING FOR BEGINNERS:

1. Top Rope Climbing 

Climbing with a Harness and Rope on our 35 foot top rope walls.  To climb on our top rope walls, you must be belayed by someone with a Gravity Vault Belay Certification (see more info on Top Rope Belaying* below). 

If no-one in your party has belaying experience, you can climb with one of our staff members. Call us at (845) 462-1920 or click "Book Online" in the menu above to make a reservation. Our most popular staff-led option is a Staff Belayed Climbing Session: an hour of fun top rope climbing for up to 4 people with an instructor. Do you have a group of 5 or more? Call us for group climbing options!

2. Bouldering 

Climbing without ropes on our 15 foot bouldering walls.  If you are looking to boulder, just come on in and purchase a Day Pass

1ST TIME CLIMBERS AND FAMILIES WITH KIDS

To climb our top-rope walls, call us! (845) 462-1920 or click "Book Online" on the menu above.  

Just coming in to boulder? Come on in any time to purchase a day pass and shoe rental at the front desk; no reservation is required for bouldering.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Our recommended minimum age is 5. Children as young as 4 can top rope climb but MUST be belayed by a Gravity Vault Instructor. Reservations are highly recommended: call (845) 462-1920 or click "Book Online" on the menu above.

*TOP ROPE BELAYING

Climbers ages 14+ can belay unsupervised in the facility. If you already know how to tie a figure-8 follow through knot with a double overhand stopper knot and can belay with a Gri-Gri device, come in any time and purchase a day pass. Our front desk staff will conduct a belay test.

If you do not know how to belay but would like to learn, we will teach you everything you need to know! We run belay classes 4 times per week and also offer private classes. Call us at (845) 462-1920 or click "Book Online" on the menu above to sign-up for one of our classes.

AUTO BELAYS

Auto belays may only be used by climbers who have a Gravity Vault Belay Certification or who are clipped in by someone who is Gravity Vault Belay Certified.  

LEAD CLIMBING

Climbers ages 16+ can lead climb in the facility. Please call in advance for lead test availability (845) 462-1920.

At a Glance

  • Memberships, Day Rates, Adult & Kids' Classes, Youth Climbing Teams, Birthdays, Corporate Events and much more!!
  • More Than 13,000 sqft of Climbing
  • Walls Up To 40 Feet High
  • 65 Top Rope Stations
  • 14 Lead Only Stations
  • 10M Speed Wall
  • 2 Extensive Bouldering Areas Including a Cave & Top Out Boulder
  • Stem Chimney
  • Huge Lead Arch
  • 2 Cracks
  • Auto Belays (climbers must be top-rope belay certified to use)
  • Campus & Fingerboard Training System
  • LED Moonboard
  • Rogue Fitness Rig, Cardio & Weight Training
  • Retail Shop
  • Party Room
  • Locker Rooms
  • Lounge & Wifi

Gift Cards

Give the gift of climbing!

Click the link above to purchase a gift card online!

INSTRUCTOR-LED PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

One-hour Staff Belays and Group Programs

  • Call us at 845-462-1920 or click "Book Online" on the menu above if you want to reserve an instructor-led program
  • One hour staff-led climbing sessions are available for groups of up to 4 people; they can be booked online or by phone
  • We also offer 1.5 hour staff-led climbing sessions for groups of 5 or more; call to reserve

ROCK CLIMBING BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Host a birthday party with The Gravity Vault!

Birthdays rock at The Gravity Vault!

Give them a celebration they will never forget. Packages available for climbers aged 5+.

Call us today for reservations!